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Desaturated Cyan

#407D8C

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #407D8C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 64, 125, 140 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 11%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX
#407D8C
RGB
64, 125, 140
HSL
192°, 37%, 40%
CMYK
54, 11, 0, 45

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 192° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 54%, 11%, 0%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #407D8C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 64, 125, 140;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#407D8C',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 54%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(64, 125, 140)
rgba(64, 125, 140, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #407D8C?
#407D8C is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 64, 125, 140. It has a hue of 192°, 37% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #407D8C?
The RGB color code for #407D8C is rgb(64, 125, 140). This means it contains 64 red, 125 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
Desaturated Cyan (#407D8C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #407D8C in CSS?
You can use #407D8C in CSS with: background-color: #407D8C; or color: #407D8C; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 125, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 11%, 0%, 45%.